1 . “Whenever I am in a group of people, I feel like everyone knows what to say except me. When I try to join in, I get anxious and have a struggle
Individuals experiencing this type of social
Fitting into groups of people requires
Some individuals are like chameleon (变色龙) in that they
A.reading | B.pronouncing | C.grasping | D.writing |
A.exposed | B.caged | C.perceived | D.judged |
A.remoteness | B.discomfort | C.event | D.reality |
A.transparent | B.rigid | C.urgent | D.disappointed |
A.insisting on | B.breaking with | C.sticking up | D.talking over |
A.critical | B.effective | C.contradictory | D.tentative |
A.contribution | B.requirement | C.assignment | D.socialization |
A.patience | B.honesty | C.curiosity | D.agreement |
A.sacrifice | B.claim | C.examine | D.present |
A.hobbies | B.approaches | C.views | D.promises |
A.naturally | B.partly | C.vaguely | D.merely |
A.explain | B.support | C.help | D.adapt |
A.conclusion | B.awareness | C.decision | D.point |
A.rewarded | B.removed | C.disconnected | D.connected |
A.resist | B.allow | C.miss | D.undergo |
2 . I came across some excellent tips on how to communicate better with others.
Pause(停顿)before replying to others.
Be honest.
Ask for feedback(反馈)from others. When it’s all said and done, one of the best ways you can learn to communicate more effectively is to ask for feedback. Take some time to speak to those who you communicate with frequently to find out how you can improve on your communication with them.
A.Be patient and open-minded. |
B.Trust and hard work are valuable. |
C.When you’re honest, communication becomes a lot easier. |
D.I believe communication is key to living a good life. |
E.It’s not always easy to ask for feedback, but it’s worth it! |
F.You’ll be on the road to creating a better understanding with others. |
G.Pause works wonders when it comes to communicating effectively with others. |
3 . For 85 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked an original group of 724 men and more than 1,300 of their male and female descendants (后代) over three generations, asking thousands of questions and taking hundreds of measurements to find out what really keeps people healthy and happy.
Through all the years of studying these lives, one crucial factor stands out for the consistency and power of its bond to physical health, mental health and longevity: good relationships.
In 2008, researchers telephoned the wives and husbands of Harvard Study couples in their 80s every night for eight nights. Researchers spoke to each partner separately and asked them a series of questions about their days.
On days when these men and women spent more time in the company of others, they were happier. Like most older people, those in the Harvard Study experienced day-to-day rises and falls in their levels of physical pain and health difficulties. But researchers found that the people who were in more satisfying relationships were cushioned (缓冲) somewhat from these ups and downs of mood—their happiness did not decline as much on the days when they had more pain. Simply put, their happy marriages seemed to have a protective effect.
Elizabeth Gillespie, a therapist of couples, stated that although most of us found that our experience of relationships might be hard, and at times, impossible, it is essential to our well-being.
Today we live in much more complicated environments, so meeting our social needs presents different challenges. We might be sitting on a gold mine of vitality that we are not paying attention to, because it is hidden by the shiny appeal of smartphones or pushed to the side by work demands.
1. What’s the purpose of the Harvard Study of Adult Development?A.To study their lives over three generations. |
B.To reveal the secret to health and well-being. |
C.To track the descendants of an original group. |
D.To study the relationship between health and happiness. |
A.By working with other researchers. |
B.By tracking specific groups of people. |
C.By helping participants with social difficulties. |
D.By comparing the results from different people. |
A.To provide evidence for the bond of health and longevity. |
B.To introduce the concept of physical pain and health difficulties. |
C.To show the negative impact of unhappy marriages on older people’s mood. |
D.To support the positive impact of satisfying relationships on people’s lives. |
A.Having good social connections. |
B.Declining pains and difficulties. |
C.Overcoming ups and downs of mood. |
D.Experiencing rises and falls of physical health. |
4 . How would you feel if a colleague suggested you take a comedy class to improve your sense of humor. I felt stressed.
I turned to Aaker and Bagdonas and they agreed to teach me how to find my funny bones. In our first call, we discuss the common misunderstandings that stop many of us in our comedy tracks. The first, Aaker says, is the belief that humor has no place in certain situations, especially at work.
They believe the power of humor that they also improve the ability to help people avoid difficult situations.
A.Rather, it can be developed gradually. |
B.We worry that humor is not welcomed in the office. |
C.Humor has been proved to increase creativity. |
D.Some people just aren’t funny and I’m one of them. |
E.Therefore, people eagerly sign up for the humor course. |
F.Every joke follows the fundamental structure of setup and punch line. |
G.If you feel uncomfortable making the jokes, leave them to someone else. |
5 . How to Deal with a Colleague who Keeps Challenging Your Views
It can be difficult to develop an environment of teamwork when you continually run up against a colleague who challenges your views.
If a co-worker habitually challenges your ideas in a group discussion in a confrontational manner, don’t engage him or get into an argument. Pause for a moment, look the colleague in the eye.
There’s a time and place for everything, including professional disagreements. If a colleague interrupts you or talks over you in an effort to contradict your point or insert (插入) his own opinion, gently remind him that you still have the floor. If the colleague is challenging something you say before you have a chance to address the point, note that as well.
Agree to respect each other.If a particular colleague has a long history of disagreeing with you, you might be able to anticipate his arguments or objections. Prepare rebuttals to address anything your colleague might throw at you.
A.Hold your ground. |
B.Ask for peace-making. |
C.This will help you support your own arguments. |
D.And ask him in a calm voice to repeat what he said. |
E.Here are the ways to deal with colleagues of this kind. |
F.Just find ways to make peace and communicate with your colleague. |
G.The bottom line is, colleagues are not going to agree with each other all the time. |
Shyness is avoiding human contact, often because of a feeling of not being as good as others and fear of taking risks. Shyness is a force
On the basis of research that he
Shyness makes it difficult
7 . Do you have a hard time saying“no”? If “yes” rules your life and “no” doesn’t exist, here are some tips for you to say “no” without feeling bad.
Switch out “no” for “later”If you’re just starting out, you don’t have to jump straight to “no”.
Sometimes, invites or requests happen naturally and in person, requiring an answer immediately.
Offering an excuse may seem polite to decline a request, but it sets you up for an awkward situation. No matter what excuse you offer, people who are determined to get you to say “yes” will come up with a way to reel (卷轴) you in.
If the person asking you for something is someone who you want to maintain a positive relationship with, you can decrease the impact of your “no” by offering an alternative.
A.Don’t offer an explanation |
B.Don’t say “yes” to others easily |
C.Saying “no”at once can be tough |
D.But noisy places with many people aren’t your choices |
E.So it would be useful to rehearse your “no” in advance |
F.Being frank with people by saying “no” doesn’t mean rude |
G.The goal is to find a common ground and reach an agreement |
8 . Knowing how to get the conversation started is important; however, keeping it going is even more important. Here are some conversation skills that make people like you.
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The most important conversation skill is to invite people to talk about their lives. Almost everyone enjoys talking about themselves. Show an interest in learning about a person’s history, family, ideas, or goals and it will likely get the conversation going right away.
●Ask open-ended(开放式的)questions.
Open-ended questions require more than just a yes-or-no answer. Ask open-ended questions that encourage other people to start discussing a topic in detail.
●Wait for your turn to talk.
●Request advice.
Asking for advice shows that you value someone else’s opinion. Just because you ask for advice doesn’t mean you have to follow it.
A.Invite people to share their lives. |
B.Don’t interrupt no matter what you do. |
C.For example, ask “How did you like living in Hawaii?” |
D.You can ask for advice on both simple and serious things in life. |
E.This shows that you are listening and helps understand what you have heard. |
F.Change the subject if a person appears uncomfortable sharing something personal. |
G.Ask for an explanation if someone is talking about something you don’t understand. |
9 . Being a good listener is important for a number of reasons. When you are at work, it can make you better understand your tasks and what your boss expects from you.
However, the fact is that most people aren’t really listening to another person.
• Give the speaker your full attention,
• Don’t cut in. Many people have a habit of cutting in and giving out quick opinions before people finish what they are speaking. That’s impolite.
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It takes time to be a good listener. You can’t be perfect at one night. Keep trying every day to put the above advice into practice.
A.Turn off the TV, your phone or computer. |
B.It can also help you open your ears and minds. |
C.Let the speaker know you are listening patiently. |
D.Don’t change the subject unless the discussion is finished. |
E.Listen and save your words until the speaker finishes speaking. |
F.Instead, they are actually thinking about what they should say in reply. |
G.Mind your words. |
10 . I heard a story recently about a friend’s former boss. When employees would go into this person’s office to discuss something like a pay rise or promotion, the boss had a habit of greeting their request with silence. Quiet, tense seconds went slowly by, and they’d often leave, willing to take a pay cut or demotion (降职) — anything to end the terrible silence.
Embarrassing silences can be unbearable. In 2017, a study found that silence in a talk starts to be unbearable after about four seconds. There’s so much uncertainty in the air as those silent seconds went slowly by. Did I say something wrong? Does this person hate me? Am I going to get fired? But it’s worth remembering that if you don’t know what to say or do, there is always the choice to do nothing. Uncomfortable silences aren’t necessarily a bad thing, depending on how you use them.
For example, Katie Donovan is a supporter of the awkward-silence negotiating (谈判) technique. As she said, “The first step is to be silent or shut up!” If, for example, you are offered a starting salary of $40,000 when you know that the median salary for this position is $48,000, you can say something like this, “Thank you for the offer. I’m a little surprised about the salary, though. Based on my research I would have expected it to be in the $50,000 range.”
It’s a good start; there is no phrase more quietly deadly in the business world than “I’m a little surprised”. But it only works if you say this — and then say nothing. During this pause, Donovan explains, the hiring manager is likely to try to work out how serious you are and how much more to offer. “Remember,” Donovan writes, “the hiring manager most likely will increase the salary during the meeting.”
1. What would the employees often do when they met with the boss’s silence?A.Keep silent. | B.Get angry. | C.Fight back. | D.Give in. |
A.It is a basic part of communication. |
B.It gives people time for themselves. |
C.You don’t have to break it all the time. |
D.The meaning of it varies among people. |
A.Average. | B.Highest. |
C.Final. | D.Starting. |
A.Give up your request. | B.Keep silent for a while. |
C.Avoid making eye contact. | D.Continue to give your reasons. |